Martin County was the 3-2 winner over Vero Beach when they last played one another back in April of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Martin County Tigers fell just short of the Vero Beach Indians by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday.
Martin County got a good showing from Anthony Cannata, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Martin County saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joseph Cuccurullo, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Vero Beach's side, Cody Morgan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Morgan has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Vero Beach let Chase Wilson and Finley Holmes loose on the outfield. Wilson went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Holmes scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Martin County's loss dropped their record down to 17-5. As for Vero Beach, the victory was the 15th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-3.
Martin County will be playing in front of their home fans against Jensen Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Martin County will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Vero Beach, they will head out on the road to square off against Viera at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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